Best Schools in Wards, NC
Wards, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,797 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Wards underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wards, NC
The top high schools in Wards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whiteville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
2. South Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
3. West Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wards, NC
The top middle schools in Wards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wards, NC
The top elementary schools in Wards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 454 Students
2. Williams Township
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 644 Students
3. Chadbourn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
4. West Columbus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 778 Students
5. Whiteville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whiteville City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 501 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wards, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wards, NC has a total population of 441 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wards, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wards, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wards, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wards, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wards, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wards, NC
How many schools are in Wards, NC?
Wards, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,797 students in total.
How do schools in Wards perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wards score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Wards underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wards?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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